The Virginia Department of Health says they have already administered more than 1.3 million third doses or boosters in the Commonwealth this year. In Hampton Roads, more than 133,000 people have received a booster shot.
Parents are now weighing the decision of whether to vaccinate their child now that the COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for kids 5 to 11 years old. News 3 spoke with kids and parents who decided to go for it.